PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- Long before most people were aware of Diana Davis' "fresh ideas," her daughter witnessed her mom's imagination and creative spark.

"Her creativity is what has always made life in our family so much fun!" Autumn Wall said, recalling how her mother was always starting something new or turning an ordinary day into something adventuresome.

"For our family, she constantly used her creative ideas to help us understand that serving God is an adventure," Autumn said via email. Read More

PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- Nice weather has arrived, and it seems there's a garage sale on every corner. If you're a garage sale fanatic and you're a Christian, here are some tips to turn a garage sale-ing hobby into an effective witness opportunity.

Get ready

-- Go to the bank and get lots of $1 bills. Any purchase provides interaction with the seller.

-- Keep church brochures or business cards in your car or handbag.

-- Before you leave to go garage sale shopping, ask God to guide your conversations and actions. Read More

Three questions posed by Diana Davis can point to the "enormous joy and privilege" in telling others about Jesus, starting with, In your normal pattern of life, where do you mingle with non-Christian people? "Lost people are often more anxious to hear God's Good News than we are to tell it," Davis writes. Read More

Diana Davis suggests numerous ways to help children show love for Dad with a well-planned Father's Day. "Mother's Day is often celebrated well," Davis writes, "but since God's Word instructs us to honor our father and mother, why not go all out to help your kids celebrate God's gift of a dad?" Read More

Columnist Diana Davis writes about how flowers can be used to minister to others. "Whether you have a rose garden, hydrangeas, or a favorite local florist -- it's remarkable how a simple flower can provide a tangible reminder of His love," Davis writes. Read More

Ladies luncheons' can be an easy way to introduce a friend to your God and your church, Diana Davis writes, noting that when you add the stated purpose of outreach to the event, "you give it an eternal purpose." Read More

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